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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Subcommittee
4 days ago · This subcommittee is re-established at least a year ahead of the scheduled reauthorization of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), approximately every five years. Membership includes representation from COL, all interested ALA membership units and targeted stakeholders, such as the Chief ...
ALA, Writers Guild Initiative Announce Creative Writing …
4 days ago · The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (ALA-OIF) and the Writers Guild Initiative (WGI) are seeking 25 librarians for a unique series of online writer’s workshops that will pair the librarians with professional film and television writers.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group
5 days ago · Official Statement from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group - November 28, 2016. The ALA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group (EDI-IWG) expresses disappointment and dismay towards the ALA Washington Office press releases, “ALA offers expertise, resources to incoming administration and Congress” …
ALA Webinar | ALA
3 days ago · A panel discussion on fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion among library staff, designed for children's services
Center for the Future of Libraries Advisory Group | ALA
5 days ago · Advise the Center on emerging trends affecting libraries as well as meaningful and important innovations and activities happening within the profession; Identify, analyze, and share information relevant to the future of libraries and the adoption and use of foresight and innovation techniques to ...
Social Worker Task Force | Public Library Association
3 days ago · To develop and recommend a strategic and coordinated approach for PLA related to how public libraries address the social service needs of customers. The task force will identify best practices and will consider resources to be developed that will allow PLA to offer guidance and technical support to libraries. Task force activities include but are not limited to: …
Newsletter Committee | Library Instruction Round Table
4 days ago · The committee shall be responsible for soliciting articles, and preparing and distributing the Round Table's newsletter. The committee shall consist of the Editor, who shall serve as the chairperson, the Assistant Editor, and other members as appointed.
IFRT Opens Nominations for 2025 John Phillip Immroth Memorial …
4 days ago · The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is accepting nominations for the 2025 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award, which honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression.
RUSA Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services ...
3 days ago · To develop a statement on professional competencies for reference and user services librarians. These competencies should address those that may be gained through degree-based programs and those that may be gained experientially. Final report due at the ALA Annual Conference ...